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Family: Pieridae Flight Time: March - October Size: 57-66mm Altitude: 0-2600m |
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Canary large white - Pieris cheiranthi
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Family: Pieridae Flight Time: March - October Size: 57-66mm Altitude: 0-2600m |
| Notes: A close relative of the
widespread Large white, Pieris brassicae. Its isolation on the
Canary Islands has led to a distinct species, with much heavier markings
as can be seen above. They were fairly widespread on Tenerife.
The larvae tend to stay together on the foodplant, in this case Cabbage from the greengrocers. The greenish granule is the caterpillars excrement or frass. |
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| Similar Species | Foodplants | Habitat | Distribution |
| Brassicaceae species | Many |
Canaries |
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| Early Stages
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